Новости за 29.08.2018

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• A poll found that most GOP voters don't think the plea deal for Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former lawyer, has much to do with the president.
• Their view is the opposite of the country at large, the poll found.

Most Republicans don't think the plea deal reached by President Donald Trump's former longtime lawyer has much to do with the president, a USA Today/Suffolk University poll found Wednesday.

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• Meghan Markle wore a tuxedo-style minidress while attending a gala performance of "Hamilton" on Wednesday.
• The $595 dress is a design by Canadian brand Judith & Charles.
• The dress created the illusion of an oversized blazer at first glance, making it a royal twist on Hollywood's "no-pants" trend.

Meghan Markle has become known for setting some major fashion trends lately, but now it looks like she's jumping on one of the hottest looks taking over Hollywood... Читать дальше...

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While summer is technically the reason of rosé, there's nothing saying you can't enjoy this wine all year long. 

But, we would like to make some improvements to our rosé shopping habits. In the interest of expert opinions, we decided to consult a panel of wine experts and sommeliers to hear about the biggest rosé-related mistakes they see from customers at restaurants and wine shops and their top tips for picking a high-quality bottle of blush every single time. Читать дальше...

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• In states across the US, Democratic voters are embracing progressive candidates in gubernatorial races, marking a major shift in the party's politics. 
• On Tuesday night, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum won the Democratic primary election for governor of Florida, becoming the first black gubernatorial nominee in the state's history. 
• With Gillum's victory, Democrats have three black, progressive candidates for governor in November's midterms.

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• Dan Gilbert moved his mortgage company, Quicken Loans, to downtown Detroit in 2010 and founded his real-estate firm Bedrock a year later, when the city was just a few years from bankruptcy.
• Bedrock has invested or allocated a total of $5.6 billion across 100 or so properties in downtown Detroit and nearby neighborhoods, and said it has 98% occupancy of office and residential properties.
• Business Insider's interactive map includes information on each of these properties... Читать дальше...

• President Donald Trump's import taxes are meant to help US manufacturers by making foreign products more expensive, but some companies say the costs are likely to trickle down to American consumers.
• Several companies have either already raised their prices or say they plan to as a result of the tariffs.
• According to Labor Department estimates, the average cost of washing machines went up by 17% in the past three months.

President Donald Trump's tariffs are... Читать дальше...

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• SVMK, the parent company of SurveyMonkey, filed Wednesday for an initial public offering.
• The company is seeking to raise as much as $100 million, but hasn't yet said how many shares it will sell.
• The online polling company stands apart from other recent tech firms that recently went public, because it's much older and is posting only modest revenue growth.

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Los Angeles Police

• The Los Angeles Unified School District is paying $22 million to settle lawsuits from 16 former students who say they were sexually abused.
• Attorneys said $14 million will be split between nine female victims who say they were abused by Ronnie Lee Roman, a former youth services coach at Cahuenga and Vine elementary schools.
• Another $8 million will be split between seven male victims who say they were abused by Jaime Jimenez, a former football coach at Franklin High School. Читать дальше...

US Navy

ABOARD THE USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN — The Navy is close to fixing a technical bug in the sophisticated F-35 Joint Strike Fighter helmet that amounts to a dangerous hindrance for aviators attempting to land in the black of night on a moving aircraft carrier.

F-35C pilots describe the bug as a green glow created by the LED technology in the Generation III helmet-mounted display, which spills over and prevents them from seeing a carrier's lights at night.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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Salesforce

Salesforce beat in its second quarter earnings on Wednesday — its first time reporting since the $6.5 billion MuleSoft acquisition closed in early May.

It beat Wall Street expectations on both the top and bottom lines. However, Salesforce is projecting lower-than-expected earnings for the next quarter, though revenue is expected to be mostly in line with what Wall Street wanted to see. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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Foodbeast

• A popular milk tea trend in Asia has come to the United States in the form of "potted plant" drinks.
• At California-based cafe Macchiato, you can order boba-filled milk tea, coffee, or regular tea in "potted plant" style.
• Customers have their glass filled with their choice of beverage and topped with a layer of whipped cream.
• The "dirt" on top is made out of crushed Oreos, but the leaves are actual micro greens.

Ever wonder what it'd be like to drink out of a potted plant? Читать дальше...

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Strong economic data and optimism for easing global trade tensions powered the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to touch record highs for a fourth straight session Wednesday. The dollar fell, and Treasury yields inched higher. 

Here's the scoreboard:See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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BI Intelligence

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Most fintechs, even the unicorns, aren't profitable.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Tuesday that the US intends to continue backing the Saudi-led coalition fighting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
• The US marginally supports the Saudi-led coalition, despite several reports and accusations of war crimes and human rights abuses. 
• Criticism of the Saudi campaign surged earlier this month when an airstrike hit a bus, killing dozens, including school children.

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• Tim Cook cashed in $121 million in Apple stock grants on Tuesday.
• He's collected over $650 million in Apple stock since he took over as CEO in 2011.
• Among tech executives, only Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been paid more over that time period. 

Apple CEO Tim Cook recently cashed in $121 million in stock grants, with the majority of those proceedings going towards taxes, according to an SEC filing on Tuesday. 

It's part of a huge stock award dating back to 2011... Читать дальше...

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• Studies of more than 660,000 people suggest that not all dairy is created equal when it comes to effects on our health.
• People who eat cheese tend to live longer, but drinking a lot of milk can lead to slightly higher rates of coronary heart disease and death.
• Other new studies suggest there might be something about the way fat and protein is arranged in products like cheese and yogurt that makes them better for our hearts than milk or butter. 

Eating cheese and yogurt may be linked to a longer life... Читать дальше...

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• Nuclear negotiations with North Korea have hit a huge speed bump, and the reason is reportedly that President Donald Trump has yet to make good on a promise to Kim Jong Un.
• Trump, according to Vox, assured Kim that he would sign a declaration ending the Korean War, but his administration has not done so. Instead, the Trump administration has made unilateral demands for North Korean denuclearization.

President Donald Trump reportedly promised North... Читать дальше...

The CW

• New footage was just released for the third season of "Riverdale" and it's full of moments to make fans scream.
• E! Online dropped an exclusive promo Wednesday showing what fans can anticipate. 
• Archie can be seen in handcuffs, and Jughead yells for help in front of a creepy altar. 
• Two particular romantic moments featuring Alice and FP in bed together and Moose and Kevin kissing are sure to make the fandom explode. 
• Some of the clips, like Polly's twins being held up... Читать дальше...

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• Not only does Princess Charlotte look just like Queen Elizabeth, but she's also taken up one of her great-grandmother's favorite hobbies. 
• Princess Charlotte has taken a liking to horseback riding. 
• While the Duchess of Cambridge doesn't enjoy the hobby herself, Queen Elizabeth has been seen riding on multiple occasions. 

OK, we'll just put it out there: We have a sneaking suspicion that Princess Charlotte is Queen Elizabeth's fave grandchild. Читать дальше...